Associate Automation Engineer

Contec - Industrial Automation Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities for professional development

Flexible working hours

Private health insurance

Car allowance

Pension plan

Job summary

A leading industrial automation firm is seeking an Associate Automation Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves developing PLC programming and visualization per client specifications. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and be knowledgeable in Rockwell or Siemens automation technologies. This position offers flexible working hours, a car allowance, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Driving license and location near Newcastle.
• Willingness to learn and travel.
• Adventurous spirit.

Responsibilities

• Develop function design specifications based on client assignments.
• Create PLC programming and visualization.
• Ensure data exchange of PLCs with parent systems.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Knowledge of Rockwell automation technologies

Knowledge of Siemens automation technologies

Ability to work autonomously

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

FTView

Step7

TIA Portal

Job description

Overview

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We probably don't need to tell you that automation is the future. At Contec, we make it our mission to make industrial processes future-proof. We are in full growth and therefore constantly looking for new colleagues. Are you ready to build the factory of the future with us?

For our Manufacturing Control team, which is mainly occupied with PLC programming and visualization, we are currently looking for an Automation Engineer with a passion for automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop a function design specification (FDS) in which you analyse the client’s assignment (URD) and find the most optimal solution to meeting these requirements.
• Develop the PLC programming and visualization (HMI interfaces) as per your approved FDS. This could be by the clients standard or Contec own standards.
• Ensure the connection and data exchange of the PLCs with parent systems in collaboration with our MOM / MES department.
• Prepare and conduct internal office simulation with clients (FAT). Clients are invited to our office or remotely to participate.
• Commissioning and start-up on site to test your work in reality (SAT) and fine-tune it.
• Compile the required documentation needed to meet project milestones (FDS, Operator/training manuals, etc.).
• Provide aftercare support as required by the project.
• Liaise with the project team and clients to complete the project as required.
• Collaborate closely with your project coordinator and your team.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, option Automation & Control Systems, or equivalent by experience.
• Hold a driving license and be located near Newcastle.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Proactive and logical approach to problem-solving.
• Adventurous spirit; willingness to learn, travel, and onboarding at the HQ in Belgium.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Knowledge of automation technologies (required): Rockwell (Studio 5000, FTView, etc.) or Siemens (Step7, TIA Portal, WinCC, PCS7, etc.).
• Knowledge of additional technologies (beneficial but not required): Schneider (EcoStruxure Control Expert and Operator Terminal Expert), networks (ProfiNet, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, etc.).

Benefits

• Be a part of the Contec group — 9 international offices with ~250 specialists, flat structure, shareholder plan, and opportunities to work on international projects.
• Guidance on the job — balanced mix of talent and experienced colleagues; training opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Work-life balance — flexible hours (start between 07:00 and 09:30; stop between 15:30 and 18:00), glide hours, possibility to work from home, holidays, and seniority leave.
• Salary package and benefits — car allowance, working from home allowance, travel allowances, private health insurance, group income protection, pension plan, laptop, mobile phone, and business subscription.

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